Prosciutto Fig Goat Cheese Crostini

This creamy goat cheese crostini recipe is the perfect 10 minute appetizer that will deliver on flavor every time! Topped with fruity fig jam and salty prosciutto for the ultimate salty-sweet bite this holiday season!

Why You’ll Love These Crostini With Goat Cheese

If you love hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners but don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, these effortless goat cheese crostinis with prosciutto are just what you need.

• Quick. You only need 20 minutes to set these homemade crostinis on the table.
• Versatile. Use leftover sourdough, baked brie, tart apples, and crunchy pistachios to switch things up a bit.
• Italian-inspired. Crostini is a classic Italian appetizer, but my combination of sweet-and-savory flavors make this recipe unique.
• Great for the holidays. These simple fig and prosciutto crostinis will make your holiday dinners feel extra special.

Recipe Ingredients

Salty prosciutto and tangy goat cheese make the fig jam’s sweetness pop. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

• Whole-wheat french bread – You can also buy pre-toasted sliced bread to save time.
• Olive oil – Avocado oil works too.
• Fresh garlic – Feel free to use roasted garlic or garlic paste instead.
• Goat cheese – I prefer plain cheese, but ashed or herbed goat cheese is a great swap.
• Fig jam – I usually go for organic or sugar-free ones, but add your favorite!
• Prosciutto – Use salami if you prefer.
• Thyme – This is an optional garnish, but you can skip it.

What Goat Cheese Should I Use?

High-moisture goat cheese is best for making crostini because it’s easier to spread. The texture is soft and creamy, almost like softened cream cheese. On the other hand, other kinds of goat cheese are crumbly and dry, making it harder to spread evenly.

How To Make Prosciutto & Fig Goat Cheese Crostini

Goat cheese crostini is all about golden, freshly-toasted bread with correctly-layered ingredients to keep everything from falling. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Toast the bread. Preheat the broiler to HIGH. Spread out the sliced bread on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
• Make it garlicky. Rub the garlic on each slice of bread, almost like you’re trying to grate it. You want some of the garlic to stick to the bread like a spread.

• Add cheese. Use a knife to gently spread the goat cheese over each piece of garlic bread.
• Serve. Top with fig jam and a small piece of prosciutto. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Crostini & Variations

This goat cheese crostini recipe is perfect for entertaining large crowds, especially if you want to use up different types of jam and leftover bread.

• Spray them. Save time by spraying the sliced bread with cooking spray instead of drizzling it with olive oil.
• Prep a crostini bar. If you don’t want to assemble all the crostinis, toast the bread and serve it with all the toppings on the side. Everyone can assemble their own appetizers.
• Make it fruitier. Adding a small slice of fresh peach, Granny Smith apple, or a dried apricot to each crostini can enhance the fig jam’s natural sweetness.
• Change the jam. Apricot, apple, and black cherry jam or compote are amazing swaps for fig jam.
• Go nuts. Sprinkle the assembled crostinis with chopped pistachios, walnuts, or candied pecans for a crunchier, nuttier bite.
• Bake in batches. Don’t crowd the baking sheet when toasting the bread. They need space between them so they become nice and golden. Split all the slices between two baking sheets and bake at the same time, or bake in batches.
• Swap the bread. Toasted focaccia, baguettes, and sourdough are great bases for this crostini recipe if you don’t want to use whole-wheat French bread.
• Up the French vibes. Skip the goat cheese and spread the bread with melty Baked Brie for extra European flair.
• Add herbs. Stir 1-2 teaspoons dried rosemary, thyme, or dill into the goat cheese for some herby goodness in every bite.

Can I Make These Ahead?

Unfortunately, no. This goat cheese crostini recipe is best the day it’s made. If made in advance, the toasted bread softens from the moisture in the cheese. That means no more crunch. For best results, stick to making them on the same day as your gathering.

More Appetizer Recipes To Try

• Honey Garlic Grilled Shrimp
• Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Bites
• Caprese Pizza with Balsamic Reduction
• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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